When “FIX IT IN POST” works: Editing a short film

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00:00 Fix it in post
00:20 Mistakes
05:57 Timing & Performances
08:35 Sound
11:02 Music
12:31 The Look (color grading)

[@gossy_new_wave]

Hi Kent!! In the small chance that you read this comment I just wanted to say thank you for all your videos. As an aspiring filmmaker in High School, your videos fuel my passion for cinema. I actually recently created a short animated film with my friend Justin Dawson which we posted on this channel and made into various festivals, and just got it on Letterboxd on Christmas (woohoo!) but we made it with zero budget and zero resources (literally all drawing and Premiere Pro). I was wondering what you would recommend our next steps are in our journey, for example what equipment should we buy, how do we balance filmmaking with school and work etc. I haven't heard from any of the other channels yet but I thought, oh well I keep giving it a shot. Anyways, thank you so much!

[@StandardStoryCo]

Thanks for watching! Those are big questions with probably no objectively correct answers lol, but keep focusing on improving your skills and storytelling and you'll never go wrong. Congrats on your short!

[@gossy_new_wave]

@@StandardStoryCo Thank you so much! Will do 😊

[@kodewilliams]

I appreciate this attention to detail but at the same time not being toooo much of a perfectionist. Keep it up Kent!

[@benjamingentile1660]

8:21 the smoothly slowed down shot looks great! I thought it was impossible to make that kind of thing work

[@StandardStoryCo]

It's pretty finnicky, I'm usually holding my breath to see if it actually works because sometimes you'll get weird artifacts with it

[@op3rator082]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do a more in depth video on editing the sound, you are INSANE at sound editing. I saw the one vide you did of it and it was great but id like some more insight and tips on how to make it basically second nature as It is for you. the longer you make the video the better. please and thank you !!

[@joelaballister8567]

I set a goal for myself this year to put out at least one short film. I’ve always wanted to be a filmmaker and for one reason or another have made excuse after excuse as to why I couldn’t do it now. I found your channel 2 days ago and within those two days, I’ve completed the first draft of my first short film. Your channel is incredible. I couldn’t have done that without your breakdowns. So thank you!

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

Go Joe Go.....sounds like the next chapter of a great story coming

[@tuperhero]

Seeing you correct all those mistakes in AE is giving my a cold sweat! I find there often an element of fun to it, up until you remember that no one will ever know you did anything, unless of course you make a BTS video about it, smart.

[@iscopecinema8419]

Your killing it with these uploads. Can't wait for your 2023 videos.

[@StandardStoryCo]

Thanks! Me neither ✌️

[@futureself401]

Thank you so much for your videos as someone who is getting back into video editing and videography your videos are extremely informative and high quality thank you for giving not only me but others more drive to continue perfecting this craft!

[@twopic6154]

This video is Amazing. Im an amateur video editor who recently got a job working as an editor for a short film. And this video helped me edit some of the mistakes inside the film. Thanks so much

[@LivinSalty]

Wow, your attention to detail in these films continues to blow me away. Thank you for sharing

[@scotey]

Outstanding tutorial. The level of detail is astounding. Thank you!

[@VitriolicWithering]

Your videos are genuinely so clear and concise.

[@ScottSalvi]

Great video Kent! Thanks for the tips! I really dig that Film Nitrate...makes grading SO EASY!

[@PREPPERINES]

Dude, you should do more of these. I like this content.

[@DotAndDab]

Nice video thanks for taking the time todo this

[@Darrenmcinnes70]

Great walk through of everything. Good stuff!

[@ColinMusora]

This video is wildly informative, well done man

[@marcelocordova3751]

Amazing!!! Thx for the knowledge

[@viyugunmj359]

Really superb bro. Your efforts and way of working.. we lucky to see it..

[@jonathanmorando5240]

Super duper helpful Kent ! As is all of your other content!

[@elijahdavid07]

I just found your channel super helpful thank you!

[@urinbaevazizbek]

Please make more videos like this i really liked ❤

[@SOLIDSNAKE.]

Excellent knowledge

[@TheRunningSongs]

Im getting my first phone-holder fil making thingy. And i've been watching ur vids for awhile so im super excited lol

[@StandardStoryCo]

Good luck!

[@coldoasis2142]

Kent you're amazing thank you for your genius!!

[@RawloftheDead]

Such useful information. Thank you

[@Soothing_Relaxaing_Music]

thanks for the tips

[@CreatorSpotlight254]

Jesus Christ, I never thought this was the iceberg in editing!!

[@SHUBH1]

this is amazing but I am curious how do you organize everything not only on the timeline but also the folder structure ?

[@yusrighouse]

Just found this channel! really top quality content! Learned a lot from your techniques!

[@StandardStoryCo]

Welcome aboard!

[@LightBoyOP]

I appreciate you so much❤

[@mcZoehh]

wow! great video! cheers mate

[@MyEddie345]

Brilliant, can't wait for more content in 2023

[@ToTheMaxWorld]

you're super dope at this

[@TheAllAmericanDriver]

Thanks for the tips! I learned some things. 🇺🇸

[@madskdz]

can we make this Editors commentary a thing for every film in Hollywood 😍

[@TechnobikerID]

nice, you are so good!

[@donprice8925]

I recently discovered your channel and I'm thrilled. I do mostly photography but have been wanting to do more film. This is so helpful.

[@StandardStoryCo]

Welcome! Glad it’s helpful 🙏

[@inkmagnet]

These are also nice shots.

[@dorchy12]

Thank you.

[@memphismadetez]

I'm in film school and I think you should upscale your footage before uploading to KZbin to retain the detain such as the grain you mentioned.. for example 4k file will be compressed way less if its upscaled as a 6k file the system will retain more image data.. upscaling 1080p to 4k has yielded amazing results

[@thegagankhaira]

This is gold. Great work. I want to become as good as you are in premiere pro and AE so can you recommend any specific tutorials please? It would be a huge help.

[@StandardStoryCo]

Cutting tons of real life projects and working alongside other editors is definitely the best way to get good, other than that I found LinkedIn Learning to have some good tutorials for technical stuff.

[@GDoggProductions]

dammm you really did fix everything in post 😅😅 great video

[@mychalsimmons4177]

Great tips!!! Thabk Q

[@Zaleskee]

Magisterial!

[@iComplainer]

10:25 a couple semi tones = a tone (whole)

[@yojacq]

we nmeed more tysm

[@stee.venjr_]

Man, I wish you didn’t have to pay for AE separate 🤦🏽‍♂️ . Great video ! Would to see more how you deal with sound design. The timeline was beautiful 😂

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

have u ever used luma fusion.

[@MrInnovativeMusic]

Can you go in more detail how you do the timing and performances

[@Marcus..]

Always dreamed of becoming a film director, creating a narrative and capture the attention of the audience… but i have no knowledge about Cameras and editing. Is that something that the director needs? My vision for this Dream was to move to the US to study film making. Idk the World of film making seems so hard😦

[@jamielchapple9237]

Hi. Your vids are extremely helpful and inspiring. I was just wondering if you wait until picture lock to begin SFX work and sound design or do you go as you edit? TIA

[@StandardStoryCo]

I add in the essential SFX as I go, then once I'm closer to locking the edit I start getting a lot more detailed with sound design

[@DougCembellin]

Bro… You are such a bad ass! I see in the last comment, your name is Kent… So let me revise my comment… Kent… You are a bad ass! Thanks for your videos.

[@LAPFILMSUGANDA]

Hi Bro i just want thank you i am planing to shoot my first short film but i didn't know how to start but i have an idea how to start thanks a lot . Andrew from East Africa Uganda{editor, cinematographer and i do after effects a little}

[@tiarastreetfilms7089]

My great content been follow you for min Keep flying! I myself am inspiring film maker! I’m a record producer by day here in LA that’s what keeps the lights on. Would love to build with you. Even score some your films. Also have a dope Dp from Richmond, we invested in Gear a Red, some lights some Knick bats! But like to have you invitation to build. Keep shooting!

[@Comedyschule]

great insights. I would just advice one thing for your camerawork. Keep the shadow side of the face closer to the camera. which means use the side of the cameraangle whre you soot the shadow side of the face. especially for drama. otherwise nice stuff thanks for sharing.

[@soggybawsmoto]

The level of detail is mind blowing! However, I think you should make a film, about making the film, about making the film….😂 Thankyou.

[@soggybawsmoto]

Ha ha, I’ve just gone on to watch “How to shoot a short film on your own” - Brilliant!

[@TheeSecondSon]

Great video as always, Kent.! Quick question that’s off-topic. I know you’re an Adobe Premiere pro guy and I know you have recommended it on especially if we’re looking to take our video editing seriously/full-time, also, I remember you mentioning that a lot of the jobs you get require you to use premiere Pro, However, I’ve been seeing a lot of videos saying that Adobe Premiere has a lot of errors and trouble starting the software etc. I wanted to know if this has been your experience at all and if so, what was your work around? as I am a Final Cut Pro guy at the moment, I’m looking to switch over to the most compatible software for clients however, I don’t want to switch over to a faulty software with tons of bugs just to have to switch again for those same bugs. Any advice brother ?

[@StandardStoryCo]

Literally all of my clients are embedded in the Premiere ecosystem. But I def see Resolve taking more of their market share in the years to come. From what I've seen Resolve is more stable, but for now, if you're trying to do client work in the advertising/branded content space for example you just gotta learn to work with Premiere's bugs, troubleshoot on google, do backups, save frequently, use a proxy workflow if possible, etc. Premiere isn't perfect by any means but also isn't as bad as people make it out to be online IMO.

[@TheeSecondSon]

@@StandardStoryCo spot on ! Definitely great advice bud. downloaded premiere Pro just a few hours ago and already taking notes and learning the short cuts ! Haha. Appreciate your response Kent. Happy new year! 🎊

[@musicianscontent157]

So that clip you slowed down for was in 24fps? I’m gonna have to figure out how to do what you did, that’s genius especially for your application needed.

[@StandardStoryCo]

Yep, optical flow slow motion has saved me in an edit many times

[@musicianscontent157]

In the past I haven’t held on stuff long enough and you get boxed in - in the edit.

[@jamesstamoulakatos3909]

You think it can work with Insta360 cameras like the 1Inch sensor 360 camera?

[@purplealchemistofficial]

I’m wondering if the reason the coffee in Game of Thrones was there because they planned to edit it out of the shot. But then of course that didn’t happen.

[@andrewwhittington-davis2347]

Amazing video. Thanks for the insight although the promo code "Standard" does not seem to work...

[@StandardStoryCo]

Hmm try all caps or if that fails the link in the description should apply the discount automatically

[@andrewwhittington-davis2347]

@@StandardStoryCo Hey thanks for the fast response. Tried both suggestions but still no extra 10% discount on my end. Perhaps its a location thing? I am based in Europe.

[@StandardStoryCo]

Ok FilmConvert just fixed it on their end so it should be working now, sorry about that

[@HecProman]

The first one here today.

[@OfficialCJSoprano]

i personally would’ve used an adjustment layer to color grade. It’s so much easier and applies to every clip without having to copy and paste

[@StandardStoryCo]

That works well for a quick uniform grade but this way is better for tweaking each shot

[@OfficialCJSoprano]

@@StandardStoryCo depends what you’re doing, i tend to have multiple layers and also change my mind on certain settings. so a quick uniform grade works

[@NanaAntwi-em9ob]

Hi

[@PioneerCinema1]

if mark normand was an editor

[@StandardStoryCo]

jokes!

[@davidlamb2538]

Hey... Really Love your videos. Question... Any way you can put a deadcat or something on your mic to hide your sharp wet mouth noises? Asking for a friend. "He" has Misophonia and doesn't want to miss out on your videos. Ha. Thanks!

[@StandardStoryCo]

Ha! I hate those too, I’ll get on that 😅

[@davidlamb2538]

@@StandardStoryCo Ha! Thanks! And keep it up! I have been learning a lot so thank you!

[@colinfrederick2603]

This is super handy. However…. PLEASE have what the tips are immediately noted in the description/ thumbnail/ title. A tutorial that doesn’t show what it’s for BEFORE watching it, is not gonna reach the audience that needs it.

[@israel9294]

Let’s make a short film together.LMK I’m serious

[@thecruiseworld]

Spoiler alerts.... 😂

[@HolyGrailOfGolf]

Removing logos is called "Greeking." You "Greek" the logo.

[@lakhisohi9]

Hi is there any independent editor from india if yes send me your contact ,am planning an independent feature film

[@archmageguidla]

The difference before and after are amazing - thanks for a peek into how the magic is made.🎩🪄